Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. Kidney stones--often the size of a sand grain--are one of the most painful conditions that people may experience in their lifetime.

You’ve probably heard of painful kidney stones. Find out where else “stones” can appear in your body, and how to tell. Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of ...

While a warm bath or shower won’t help your kidney stone pass any sooner, relaxing in warm water may help reduce muscle tension and pain. Taking a hot shower can also boost your mood. It can be hard ...

Kidney stones lead to certain distressing symptoms like dull pain in the lower back or side, nausea, discomfort while urinating, etc. Since yoga asanas contain gentle flowy movements and deep ...

Diet and lifestyle changes for kidney stone prevention: There are many health conditions and diseases that are a result of making poor lifestyle choices. Kidney-related issues are among them.

These stones are Often asymptomatic, but can cause abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. Gallstones are generally larger than kidney stones and the size if these stones is up to 5 cm. These stones ...

Erin Dennis, 26, collapsed at home shortly after spending 43 hours and 38 minutes in the emergency department of Tallaght ...

The confusion between gallstones and kidney stones is common, yet understanding their distinctions is crucial for proper treatment. It begins with a sudden, sharp pain in your upper right abdomen ...

They can cause tremendous pain—-talking about kidney stones—what do we know about them, who's most at risk and how do you deal with them? "I felt lower back pain on my right side that I didn't ...